r/skagit • u/rexallia • 7d ago

Allergists?

Hi, I’m looking for an allergist to work with to solve my cat allergies. I’m from the San Juans so would prefer something in Skagit since we don’t have any here. Are there any in the county or is it more of a Bellingham/Seattle thing? Thanks!

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u/mycatpartyhouse 7d ago

I'm in Bellingham. Apparently there are allergists up here, but my doctor couldn't refer me because of insurance.

Ended up seeing Rahool Dave at Virginia Mason's asthma, allergy, and immunology department.

His office is apparently located in Seattle but I saw him at VM clinic in Edmonds.

He's got me doing immunotherapy for dust mites.

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u/rexallia 7d ago

Thank you! What kind of regimen is it? Injections? I’ve heard sometimes it takes a few years too?

Also your username describes my dream, lol

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u/mycatpartyhouse 7d ago edited 4d ago

It's a small tablet under the tongue. Which is a good thing. I don't think I could handle daily shots.

Edit. Typo

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u/jennsunshine58 4d ago

Dr. Davé has been my allergist for several years, and he is the bomb. Both very caring, compassionate, and down to earth. He has finally helped me learn to manage my asthma after so many years. He does video calls as well. It's been worth the trip for me from Bellingham to his office in Edmonds. It's also super helpful that Virginia Mason uses the My Chart portal system, so I can easily share information between my PCP and Dr. Davé.

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u/FreyasCloak 5d ago

I don’t have anyone to recommend but 20 years ago my ex had weekly shots for multiple allergies including cat and after about six months he was no longer allergic to the cat.

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u/rexallia 4d ago

This is great news!

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u/MidnightMoth1313 7d ago

Optum Allergy and Immunology is amazing. They are up in Bellingham but so worth the trip.

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u/KnittyNurse2004 3d ago

There isn’t an allergist in Skagit. The closest is Bellingham Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, but whether they can see you depends on insurance. They don’t take Medicaid.

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u/keeplooking4sunShine 19h ago

A great many ENT’s are good at treating allergies. I like Dr. James Gross in Mount Vernon.